The Forgotten Casks - Craigellachie 25 ans- Erika Raio 70cl 50.5°
The Craigellachie 25-year-old is a powerful and complex single malt, blending the distillery’s robust style with the unique influence of aging in Brittany. Distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2023, it rested in cask n°122 in the Côtes d’Armor warehouses, where mild humidity and oceanic climate allowed slow and steady maturation. True to Craigellachie’s typical character, it reveals deep aromas with almost smoky notes, complemented by malted and slightly spicy touches. The palate is rich and structured, offering a perfect balance between power and finesse. Each sip transports the enthusiast to a world where time, wood, and master distiller expertise come together to create a rare and memorable whisky.
| Volume | 0.7 L |
| ABV | 50.5° |
| Type | Single Cask |
| Brand | Le Comptoir Irlandais |
| Distillery | Craigellachie |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Brittany |
| Vintage | 1997 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Maturation | Hogshead |
| Peat | Non Peated |
| Characteristics | Sea |
| Still | Pot Still |
| Characteristic | Spicy |
| Texture | Fine |
| Sensations | Powerful |
| Reference: | 26412 |
Some stories begin in the silence and darkness of wine cellars. The story of Les Fûts Oubliés (The Forgotten Casks) began in the Côtes d’Armor region, in the heart of the Celtic Whisky Distillery, known for Kornog and Glann Ar Mor. It was here that chance and patience came together, giving rise to a unique collection, where time itself seems to have been distilled in each cask.
Over time, some casks slipped into shadow, forgotten. During a visit, we discovered these treasures: whiskies from legendary and sometimes closed Scottish distilleries, aged far longer than originally planned. Each barrel tells a story, carefully crafted by wood, time, and the soft light of the warehouse.
The maritime climate of Brittany imparts a singular personality. Its gentle humidity softens the alcohol level and highlights wood and spice notes, creating whiskies that are powerful yet elegant, refined, and balanced. All are bottled at cask strength, in very limited quantities, making them rare and exceptional.
To complement this encounter, four Breton street artists were invited to design the labels. Like whisky, their art emerges from time and material, transforming each bottle into a unique work where memory, climate, and contemporary creativity meet.
In total, 17 whiskies make up this collection, aged from 17 to 34 years, divided into four series, the first scheduled for November 2025. Three casks – a Craigellachie, a Cragganmore, and an Aberfeldy – were bottled earlier between 2015 and 2020, judged ready for release. The others patiently waited for time and curiosity to bring them to life.
The Forgotten Casks finally emerge from the shadows. More than whisky, they embody the subtle dialogue between patience, tradition, and modernity. Each sip invites you to taste time, feel history, and explore a living heritage.
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